Strictly Come Dancing's Kate Silverton says her husband 'has already had to be more understanding' after kissing pro partner

Strictly Come Dancing's Kate Silverton has revealed that her husband 'has already had to be more understanding than we might have anticipated'.

Silverton's comments come after her first Strictly performance – a cha cha cha with dance partner Aljaž Škorjanec – ended with a kiss.

And right in front of her husband, Mike Heron, who was front and centre in the audience on Saturday night's (22 September) show.

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In a column for the Daily Mail, Kate wrote: 'I confess when Aljaž first told me that we were going to be dancing to Tom Jones's "Kiss", and that the routine would include me kissing him at the end (while pretty much straddling him on the dance floor), I couldn't take him seriously.'

Kate added that to make it easier to get into character, Aljaž created personas for their routine. She played 'Penelope, an old-school news broadcaster who took herself very seriously,' while Aljaž was 'Walt, the cameraman who had worshipped Penelope through the prism of his lens for years.'

And she said Aljaž's wife, fellow Strictly pro Janette Manrara, 'has wonderfully been on hand for advice' too.

Kate added: 'It's only week one and my husband has already had to be more understanding than we might have anticipated, although he's loving the impact the dancing is having on my physique — as am I. I feel younger and fitter already.'